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Hidden In Plain Sight

The philosophies and adventures of a girl, just trying to make her way in the world.
“I’ve done every damn thing in the book wrong”... this is the story of that journey.
2 years ago. August 7, 2021 at 11:33 PM

Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter's departure had been announced. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said:"I love you and I wish you enough."The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom." They kissed and the daughter left.The mother walked over to the window where I sat. Standing there, I could see she wanted and needed to cry.I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking but why is this a forever good-bye?""I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is the next trip back will be for my funeral," she said.When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?" She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone." She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. "When we said 'I wish you enough' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them". Then turning toward me, she shared the following, reciting it from memory…

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye."

She then began to cry and walked away.They say it takes a minute to find a special person. An hour to appreciate them. A day to love them. And an entire life to forget them.

 

*not my story, just came across it and wanted to share. 

Satindragon{N/A} - It’s a good story. We all want those around us to have enough. 🦋
2 years ago
HGB​(sub female){Scottish M} - I was going to ask where you were flying to
2 years ago
Jack in the box -
Heart strings. 😢
2 years ago
Sir Don​(dom male){Creidsinn } - Enough said ...... simply amazing
2 years ago
Morley​(sub female){Max Sterne} - Beautiful story - thank you for sharing! 🌼🤍
2 years ago
Sweet Ginger​(sub female){} - I ❤that! Going to share it with my mom...

A beautiful reminder. We get so busy with life sometimes that we often forget that life is short and it offers no guarantees.
2 years ago
Grey Eyes​(sub female){Owned} - Thank you for sharing Bunnie. Just a beautiful sentiment.
2 years ago
Sensual City Girl{ForeverHIS} - Well, I was not expecting this to draw tears out of me. Thank you for sharing this, it’s absolutely another beautiful way to appreciate life and our loved one. 🤗❤️
2 years ago
Sasa​(dom female) - So touching. I'm sure many of us will wish others from now on enough. Thank you 💕💖
2 years ago
MissBonnie​(dom female){oz} - love this
2 years ago

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